This qualification is aimed at those who are already working in a playwork setting and are seeking a supervisory role. The qualifications are designed to cater for the wide range and diversity of job roles where competence in playwork is vital. Settings could be out-of-school work (including after school or breakfast clubs) and seasonal holiday clubs. The qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed when working unsupervised and learners will need to demonstrate their managerial skills in the workplace.

(Level 3 NVQ/QCF) Diploma in Playwork - Qualification structure

To achieve the Playwork full Level 3 qualification, the learner must complete a minimum of sixty-five credits, of which forty-six credits must be completed from Group A - Mandatory units and a minimum of nineteen credits from Group B - Optional units.

Group A - Mandatory Units

QCF level

Credit

Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People

3

3

Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People

3

3

Understand Children and Young People’s Self-directed Play

3

5

Understand the Organisational Framework for Play

3

4

Understand Relationships in the Play Environment

3

3

Understand Health, Safety and Security in the Play Environment

3

2

Understand How to Plan for and Support Children and Young People’s Self-directed Play

3

5

Contribute to an Organisational Framework that Reflects the Needs and Protects the Rights of Children and Young People

3

4

Develop and Maintain a Healthy, Safe and Secure Play Environment for Children and Young People

3

3

Develop and Promote Positive Relationships in a Play Environment

3

3

Plan for and Support Children and Young People’s Self-directed Play

3

4

Understand Playwork Principles

3

4

Engage in Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings

3

3

Group B - Optional Units

QCF level

Credit

Work with Colleagues in a Playwork Team

3

10

Engage with Parents, Carers and Families in a Play Environment

3

10

Administer Playwork Provision

3

8

Inclusive Play, Working with Disabled Children and Young People

4

11

Promote Own Organisation in the Community

3

13

Contribute to Evaluating, Developing and Promoting Services

4

11

Organise and Supervise Travel

3

7

Manage a Budget

3

11

Recruit, Select and Keep Colleagues

5

12

Provide Learning Opportunities for Colleagues

4

11

Allocate and Monitor the Progress and Quality of Work in Own Area of Responsibility